Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Hello Mark, Over at another website the question came up as to the wiring in Paul's Rickenbacker. I have noticed that he always seems to have the pickup selector switch in the down position. I would think that this would indicate a preference for the horseshoe pickup. Someone suggested that because it was a lefty that perphaps the wiring was reversed-ie. neck is down and horseshoe up. Knowing that you were the luthier on his bass when it came into Rickenbacker for repair I am asking that you clear up this question. Was the wiring standard or reversed?

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and there are several Paperback Writer era photos of Sir Paul with the switch up ....he used any and every combination . Go look at the Anthology book or the Sessions book .